Utsunomiya outscored Ryukyu 26-5 in the final period, turning a close game into a rout.
Ryukyu is making its first appearance in the circuit’s championship series, while Utsunomiya is back for the third time in six years.
For Rana, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, a rebuilding project awaits in Kyoto.
Ryukyu ended Shimane’s title hopes on the final play of their semifinal series, and Utsunomiya swept Kawasaki in the other series.
American Amanda Anisimova defeated Osaka for the second time this year in a Grand Slam match.
Listen in as power forward Luke Evans of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, a B.League second-division club, reflects on his successful first season with the team.
Christophe Lemaire guides her to an exciting victory in the 83rd Yushun Himba.
While China has pulled out as the host nation due to COVID-19, Japan is an option. “We were sounded out,” ーJFA President Kozo Tashima.
The Tokyo native is one of three women who’ll work as referees in the quadrennial men’s soccer showcase for the first time.
The Nigerian forward, who had four goals in the season’s third month, is tied for the league lead in goals.
”I didn't get any good results so far this year, so I'm glad to be able to win early here.” ―Imahira, on winning the Asia Pacific...
The veteran starter only allowed a leadoff double to Jesse Winker in the fifth.